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Websense Names John McCormack as CEO; Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2012 Financial Results
Achieves Record Fourth Quarter Billings Performance
Announces Retirement of CEO Gene Hodges
Appoints Charles Boesenberg to Board of Directors
Announces Russ Dietz as Chief Technology Officer
Jan 13, 2013, 06:49 EST
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ : WBSN ) today announced that its board of directors has named John McCormack as the company's chief executive officer and as a board member, effective immediately. He succeeds Gene Hodges, who is retiring after serving as both CEO and a board member since January 2006. Websense also announced record fourth quarter billings performance, Charles Boesenberg's appointment to the board of directors, and Russ Dietz as the company's chief technology officer.
"The board and I would like to thank and congratulate Gene for a strong fourth quarter performance and for all that he has accomplished in transforming Websense into a leading content security provider," said John Carrington, chairman of the Websense board of directors. "We wish Gene the best in his retirement, and we are confident that he leaves Websense well-positioned as we continue to extend our technology leadership and achieve corporate objectives."
"John McCormack has taken the lead in the successful execution of our strategic initiatives, enabling us to generate solid fourth quarter billings growth amid the continued expansion of our field sales organization," said Carrington. "As president, he has demonstrated his executive acumen while leading our worldwide sales and sales engineering teams; our marketing, product management, business development and technical support organizations; as well as the Websense® Security Labs™ and research and development."
Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Websense also released its preliminary fourth quarter 2012 results today. The company expects billings to be approximately $122 million, up 5 percent year-over-year, exceeding its guidance range of $112 to $117 million for the fourth quarter. Also for the fourth quarter, Websense expects revenues of $91.5 to $92.0 million, versus guidance of $90 to $92 million.
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.27 to $0.28, versus guidance of $0.32 to $0.35, primarily reflecting the increased sales commissions incurred with the higher-than-expected billings during the quarter.
The company expects fourth quarter cash flow from operations to be approximately $11 million, versus guidance of $8 to $11 million, also reflecting the higher level of billings.
"With solid sales of our TRITON™ products across all global markets, we were able to achieve billings results above our expectations," said John McCormack, Websense CEO. "I look forward to continuing this momentum as we expand our sales coverage and reach more customers with our innovative content security solutions."
Complete financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012 will be released after the market close on January 29, 2013.
Charles Boesenberg Appointed to Board of Directors
Websense also announced that Charles Boesenberg was appointed as an independent director, effective today.
"We are pleased to strengthen our board with the addition of Charles Boesenberg, a seasoned board member with more than 30 years of experience in accelerating growth for high-tech companies as both a CEO and an independent director," said Carrington.
Boesenberg is currently a board member for Boingo Wireless, Callidus Software®, Keynote® Systems and Silicon Graphics International Corporation (SGI®). He has previously served on the boards of Symantec™, Ancestry.com®, Rackable Systems, Onyx Software Corporation, Macromedia, Maxtor and Interwoven. Boesenberg is the former chief executive officer and chairman of the board of NetIQ® Corporation; president and CEO of Integrated Systems Inc; and has held senior executive level positions at companies including Magellan Corporation, Central Point Software, Apple® Inc., Data General and IBM®.
Boesenberg's memberships on Websense board committees will be determined in the near future.
Management Appointments
Websense CEO John McCormack joined the company in July 2006 as senior vice president of product development and was named president in April 2009.
"With more than 25 years of security and industry experience, McCormack's leadership, vision and technical insight has been a driving force in Websense's global expansion and ground-breaking innovation," said Carrington. "Under his guidance, Websense has emerged as a consistent leader in the rapidly evolving content security industry. His vision is reflected in the award-winning Websense TRITON architecture, which unifies the essential components of modern threat defense and data theft prevention into a cohesive content security system that offers best-in-class security effectiveness and pervasive deployment across an integrated appliance and cloud platform."
In addition to the appointment of McCormack as CEO, Russ Dietz has also been named Websense chief technology officer (CTO).
Russ Dietz joined Websense in November 2012 as CTO and executive vice president of product development. He is responsible for the future of Websense TRITON security technology and product strategy, innovation, and research and development. Dietz will oversee the worldwide Websense engineering, product management and security lab teams.
"Russ has a unique combination of business, market, and technology skills that will prove invaluable as we continue to build upon our innovative TRITON platform," said McCormack. "Our continued investment in cloud, mobile, data, and internet security will be enhanced by his leadership and proven success in these areas. TRITON has set the industry benchmark for best-in-class integrated content security and I'm confident that Russ can lead our team's efforts to accelerate our momentum as we enhance this technology platform."
Dietz brings more than 30 years of experience in the technology and security space to Websense. He has a proven record of success as CTO of multiple hardware, software and systems security companies, and is a recognized pioneer and innovator in cloud computing and virtualization security solutions. Dietz holds more than 20 patents in encryption, authentication and network traffic behavior and analysis.
"Websense is extremely well-positioned in the marketplace, and I am proud to join the Websense team," said Russ Dietz, Websense CTO. "I look forward to extending the company's technology platform as well as expanding its market leadership. My goal is to drive continued innovation in the delivery of integrated content security, both in the cloud and through on-premise appliances, maintaining our corporate commitment that no one stops more security threats than Websense."
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release refers to earnings per diluted share that is not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share adjusts for the following items: acquisition related adjustments, share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, deferred expenses and certain other items. Management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance that enhances management's and investors' ability to evaluate the company's operating results, trends and prospects and to compare current operating results with historic operating results. A reconciliation of GAAP earnings per diluted share and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2012 will be provided when our final fourth quarter financial results are released on January 29, 2013.
This news release also includes billings which is not a numerical measure that can be calculated in accordance with GAAP. Websense provides this measurement in news releases reporting financial performance because this measurement provides a consistent basis for understanding the company's sales activities in the current period. The company believes the billings measurement is useful to investors because the GAAP measurements of revenue and deferred revenue in the current period include subscription contracts commenced in prior periods. A reconciliation of billings to deferred revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012 will be provided when final fourth quarter financial results are released on January 29, 2013.
About Websense, Inc.
Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ : WBSN ), a global leader in unified web security, email security, mobile security, and data loss prevention (DLP), delivers the best content security for modern threats at the lowest total cost of ownership to tens of thousands of enterprise, mid-market and small organizations around the world. Distributed through a global network of channel partners and delivered as appliance-based software or SaaS-based cloud services, Websense TRITON content security solutions help organizations leverage social media and cloud-based communication, while protecting from advanced persistent threats and modern malware, preventing the loss of confidential information, and enforcing internet use and security policies. Websense is headquartered in San Diego, California with offices around the world. For more information, visit www.websense.com.
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This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause Websense's results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including the estimates of the fourth quarter 2012 results, statements regarding expansion of sales coverage and expected benefits, billings and growth momentum, statements regarding the expected contributions of new management, statements of belief and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, and any statements containing the words "planned," "expects," "believes," "strategy," "opportunity," "anticipates" or similar words. The potential risks and uncertainties which contribute to the uncertain nature of these statements include, among others, risks associated with expanding Websense's sales force on a global basis, including hiring and integration related risks, customer acceptance of the company's products and services, product performance, launching new product offerings, products and fee structures in a changing market, the success of Websense's brand development efforts, the volatile and competitive nature of the Internet and security industries, changes in domestic and international market conditions, including in continental Europe, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and impacts of macro-economic conditions on our customers, ongoing compliance with the covenants in the company's credit facility, changes in accounting interpretations and the other risks and uncertainties described in Websense's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.websense.com/investors. Websense assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.
Investor Contact:
Avelina Kauffman
Websense, Inc.
(858) 320-9364
Media Contact:
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Websense, Inc.
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The flooding, which made its way to the north of the capital Bangkok early last week, shows no signs of abating.
The governor of Bangkok on Monday warned residents of the city to brace for floodwaters from neighboring suburban areas.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra warns that it could take up to six weeks for the water to recede. Faced with water levels as high as three meters, more than 110,000 residents have been forced to evacuate to shelters.
Factories of approximately 700 multinational corporations have been submerged under water or left idle due to a shortage of parts. The government told CNBC it has budgeted almost 100 billion baht ($3.2 billion) for the reconstruction.
Click ahead to see pictures from Thailand's floods.
By Ansuya Harjani
Posted on 24 October 2011


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If you're used to getting specific with your Netflix ratings (five stars for Stranger Things, of course) you're going to have to get acclimated to some changes coming your way.
Your favorite way to binge watch TV/waste an entire Sunday will soon ditch its star rating system in favor of the less expressive " thumbs up or thumbs down" method.
Netflix VP of Product Todd Yellin explained that after extensive testing "The thumbs got 200% more ratings than the traditional star rating feature." The other issue? Apparently we have a hard time gauging which shows are actually deserving of stars.
For example, you watch a mindless movie when you're sick in bed one day. It made you laugh, but do you feel it was worthy of five stars? Eh. Yet a more serious documentary somehow seems to have earned that extra star, even if it wasn't necessarily any better than the light-hearted content you enjoyed just as much (though maybe you wouldn't go bragging about on social media.) Hence the introduction of the thumbs up/thumbs down method. Simpler, cleaner, more user engagement.
What do you think of the new Netflix ratings system? Let us know in the comments!
Lauren Levine is a freelance writer who has contributed to publications and websites including The Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, Bustle, Thought Catalog, The Charlotte Observer, U.S. News & World Report, and others. She's also the co-host of The Margarita Confessionals podcast. Say hi on Twitter, @lifewithlauren1.


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Ewen McKenzie has long been a George Smith fan but talk of a fairytale Wallabies comeback against the British and Irish Lions just doesn't wash with the Queensland Reds coaching boss.
When his own outstanding openside flanker, Liam Gill, is currently rated third in the pecking order for Australia's No.7 jersey, McKenzie sees an embarrassment of riches that requires no further addition.
Gill's stand-out performance in the Reds' scrappy 18-12 Super Rugby win over the Hurricanes once again highlighted his superb 2013 form and a compelling case for Wallabies inclusion.
The 20-year-old did it all against the Wellington outfit, racking up Queensland's most running metres, making 12 tackles, forcing steals and penalties at the breakdown and also chiming in at the lineout.
Hurricanes coach Mark Hammett singled out Gill for his tireless and canny work in rucks which he believed was a crucial factor in the result at Suncorp Stadium.
Wallabies great Smith will make his return to Super Rugby with the Brumbies next week, prompting calls for him to add to his 110 Test caps against the Lions in June.
But with all the debate surrounding whether David Pocock and Michael Hooper can start in the same back-row, McKenzie finds it bemusing Gill is largely an ignored contender.
"He's the forgotten amigo isn't he?" he said. "There's three of them and he's the forgotten one.
"I think he is an outstanding player, he is in the game in so many different ways."
It's fair to say McKenzie wouldn't swap Gill, who played eight Tests off the bench last year behind Hooper while Pocock was injured, for any of them.
Of all three, Gill is most like Smith as the consummate all-rounder, whereas Pocock's an amazing ruck warrior and Hooper the speedy attacking threat.
He has lots of skills and makes contributions, including winning lineouts for us, attack, defence, getting on the ball, taking the ball forward," McKenzie said.
"He is a very slippery player carrying the ball in close. It's not wide channel running, it's in close-in hard work and hard yards.
"He is doing exactly what we expect him to do so there's no surprises in the Reds camp but hopefully it's going to count for something down the track."
Another fringe Wallabies forward to shine on Friday night was lock Rob Simmons who crossed for his first try in 51 games for Queensland, finally ending the banter he cops from teammates.
"As much as I'm happy for him there was a little bit inside me that was a bit disappointed," smiled skipper James Slipper.
Halfback Ben Lucas is in doubt for the Reds' trip to Melbourne to play the Rebels on Friday night due to a shoulder injury.


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Corporate Propaganda and Media Manipulation
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Corporate Propaganda and Media Manipulation
Advertising messages are everywhere and some of the most effective ads are ones you would not even recognize as advertising.
Many believe that advertising is easily recognizable as television and radio commercials, magazine and newspaper ads, billboards and other print advertising. But advertisers are finding ways to promote their products to you in insidious ways – within the movies and TV shows that you watch, in the content of television news shows, and in public schools.
Manipulation in the movies
Product placement is a growing marketing ploy that puts specific products into the hands of actors that will be shown using them in movies and TV shows. Companies can expect to pay anywhere from $10,000 to more than $50,000 to get their product placed in a film or on television, depending on the exposure. Product placement is an effective way to advertise because viewers are more likely to stay engaged in watching the show than they would be during commercial breaks.
You can't trust the news.
The use of video news releases (VNR's) by television news shows is on the increase. VNR's are short videos produced to resemble TV news stories but their purpose is to sell you something. VNR's are provided free to news programs and are used to a varying degree by all television news shows. They usually cost $6,000 to $10,000 to create and are typically distributed nationally via satellite feed. TV stations use them because they have limited budgets and VNR's provide free content that they can easily plug into their news shows.
VNR's are used by corporations to announce new products, do "damage-control" on negative publicity, and create positive attitudes toward their products or services. An example would be a "news clip" showing an interview with an expert who says that eating a particular food product has a health benefit. The viewers don't know that the news clip is really a video news release paid for by the company that produces that food product.
Media Manipulation.
The ethics of journalism are supposed to guide writers and editors to produce accurate and unbiased articles. But there are several ways that bias either creeps in or is institutionalized by design. The results are inaccurate and/or misleading presentations of issues.
Michael Parenti, author of Monopoly Media Manipulation says that the most common form of manipulation is suppression by omission. He says, "The corporate mainstream media seldom stray into territory that might cause discomfort to those who hold political and economic power, including those who own the media or advertise in it." Parenti then goes on to itemize four other common ways that news media tilt their stories: attacking, labeling, framing, and giving prominence to one side of an issue.
Because of all the energy corporations and governments spend on trying to convince you of a point of view or getting you to buy a product, it is important to be wary media consumers. This is difficult to do. Who has the time to research whether a particular issue has been represented accurately or not? As adults, we can understand that you can't believe everything you are told, but what about the children?
Huge amounts of money are being spent to advertise to children. The worst situation is where advertising is institutionalized in the public school system. Students are supposed to learn how to think in school, but corporations only want them to learn how to buy their products. Here are some of the ways children are being manipulated in school:
Exclusive Rights
Companies are paying school districts for exclusive rights to sell and advertise their products for the purpose of influencing the future buying habits of students. For example, Coca Cola pays millions of dollars to school districts to sell their products to students to the exclusion of other beverage choices.
This kind of exclusive contract limits student choice and even inhibits free speech. Reebok's contract with the University of Wisconsin barred teachers and students from criticizing the company's shoes until a lawsuit force the removal of the clause.
Corporate Lesson Plans
Corporations and industry organizations are creating complete sets of lesson plans that promote their point of view in the guise of educational materials. Schools are strapped for cash and teachers are underpaid and overworked. They are often happy to use these free lesson plans – it saves them the time of creating their own.
According to environmental educator, John Borowski, the 2002 National Science Teaches Conference contained booths offering curricula created by such organizations as The American Farm Bureau and Weyerhauser. The "Greening Earth Society" offered videos promoting the idea that global warming is a fallacy. The Greening Earth Society is sponsored by the coal industry.
Borowski says in his article, Do Corporations Rule the Schools?, "Education about the environment is being assaulted on two fronts. First, multinational corporations are designing and distributing environmental curricula that are professionally produced, easy to use, often free and extremely biased in favor of industry. Second, some of the most prominent conservative think-tanks in America are mounting a well-funded attack on genuine environmental education."
Corporate Branding
Some school districts have sold "naming rights" to corporate sponsors just like sports stadiums do. Corporations are invited to contribute money for the construction of school buildings and, as acknowledgment for their support, they get the building named after them. The result is a permanent advertisement for the company on a public building.
Companies donate school materials with their name and logo on them. Cadbury-Schweppes distributed 500,000 book covers for free to middle schools to promote their candy products. Corporations also sponsor educational materials that include advertising of their products.
Advertising finds its way into schools via incentive programs. Companies offer their commercial products as reward for academic achievement. School fund-raisers partner with corporations to raise money. General Mills has run a program for years that promises to send money to schools based on the number of cereal box top coupons students collect.
Television Required
According to the Channel One web site, "Channel One News is a daily, televised, 12-minute newscast that is beamed via satellite during the school year to each of the 12,000 schools in the Channel One Network community. Channel One News features stories on breaking news and in-depth issues that affect the world, the nation and specifically, America's teenagers."
Eight million students in 12,000 schools are required to watch commercial-filled television every day. The contracts with Channel One require that their programs be shown during class time, when students are a captive audience. According to an analysis by Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), only 20 percent of the 12-minute show is devoted to coverage of "recent political, economic, social and cultural stories." The rest consists of advertising, self-promotion of Channel One, sports, weather and natural disasters, and features and profiles. Channel One is shown disproportionately in schools located in lower-income areas where the least money is available for education.
Resistance to the increase in advertising and the commercialization of schools is growing. Some school boards are limiting commercial activities at schools and banning exclusive contracts with drink companies. Commercial Alert is dedicated to protecting children from manipulative advertising. The Media Awareness Network in Canada supports media literacy and education and provides educational resources for parents and children.
Knowledge of how we are being manipulated by corporations and the media is the first step toward doing something about it. At the very least, if you know the techniques corporations are using to influence you, you will be less likely to be duped by corporate propaganda and media manipulation.
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Maiara Walsh: 'The Starving Games' Trailer - Watch Now!
Maiara Walsh plays a spoof version of Katniss Everdeen (called Kantmiss Evershot) in the trailer for the upcoming parody film The Starving Games.
The 25-year-old actress stars in the film, which parodies such film franchises as The Hunger Games, The Avengers, Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, The Expendables, and Harry Potter, as well as celebs like Taylor Swift and Psy.
The movie, which also stars Brant Daugherty as "Dale" and Cody Christian as "Peter Malarky," does not have a release date right now.
WILL YOU SEE the movie The Starving Games?
Maiara Walsh: 'The Starving Games' Trailer – Watch Now!


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"Under Mat's leadership Trojan will continue implementing the company's strategy to expand its international markets and penetrate newer developing regions worldwide," said Dave Godber, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Trojan Battery.
Santa Fe Springs, CA (PRWEB) September 08, 2011
Trojan Battery Company, the world's leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has announced the appointment of Mat Segal to senior vice president of global business development. In his new role, Segal will be responsible for managing international sales growth and leading Trojan's strategies focusing on the global expansion of sales and distribution of Trojan products.
"Under Mat's leadership Trojan will continue implementing the company's strategy to expand its international markets and penetrate newer developing regions worldwide. These markets represent significant opportunities to enhance Trojan's global reach and presence," said Dave Godber, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Trojan Battery. "Mat will take on the added responsibility of managing sales and new business development activities for both foundational and emerging markets outside of the U.S."
Segal has more than 20 years of experience in strategic sales and marketing positions. In his previous position as senior vice president of corporate development at Trojan, Segal managed new business development initiatives providing strategic guidance during the expansion of Trojan's renewable energy division and established business partner relationships both domestically and internationally.
Prior to joining Trojan Battery in 2010, he served as a consultant to Trojan advising the company on a range of initiatives including long-term corporate planning, operational improvements and renewable energy business planning. Segal has a distinguished career as a senior strategist developing key initiatives for Fortune 500 companies. He served as a partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants, founded Fountainhead Concepts Inc. and was a senior manager for The Mitchell Madison Group. Segal also held business planning and management posts at Cedars-Sinai Health Systems, Disney Consumer Products and Tsunami Trading.
Segal received his MBA with honors in strategy and finance from The Anderson School at UCLA where he served as president of the Management Consulting Association and director of the Entrepreneurial Association Mentor Program. Segal earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Northwestern University.
About Trojan Battery Company
Trojan Battery Company is the world's leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries and a longtime battery technology pioneer, having built the first golf car battery in 1952. Trojan batteries provide power for a wide variety of industrial, renewable energy, recreational and auxiliary power applications. Founded in 1925, the company is ISO 9001:2008 certified with operations in California and Georgia and maintains two of the largest and most extensive research and development centers in North America dedicated to engineering new and advanced battery technology. For more information visit http://www.trojanbattery.com.


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The career development process can expose you to many environments and opportunities to learn new skills or hone existing ones. Our career development programs and services offer students the chance to grow and develop throughout their academic careers.
Study Abroad
Study abroad is an interesting way to earn college credit while you learn more about other countries and yourself. Obtain information on programs offered around the world.
An internship allows you to get hands on experience in your desired field and prepares you for your career after school. Set up a meeting with your academic advisor to see if you could earn college credit for your internship experience.
Obtain career knowledge and skills in a group setting on such topics as resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, and job search strategies. Career Services offers workshops throughout the school year.


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Our third podcast is now available! Download it here.
Hola!, in this episode we start off by discussing the recent surge of in-game advertisements. We specifically focus on Fight Night Round 3 as well as a recent article that appeared in the Washington Post presenting some shocking figures regarding the future of in-game advertising.
Our "Gaming Moments" this episode include a look at Exit (PSP), Mega Man Maverick Hunter X (PSP), Fight Night Round 3 (360), Kameo (360), Rebelstar: Tactical Command (GBA), and Warlords (Atari 2600).
In our look at the news we discuss "X Quest", a hybrid reality show/massively multiplayer game, a video of Will Wright's "Spore", a Christian-themed game that is more violent than GTA, Rockstar's Table Tennis, the fact that Lionhead Studios is downsizing, and what starting game developers are getting paid.
During the "Retro Respect" segment we look back on the "Golden Age of Arcade Games", which we consider to be 1979-1984. We discuss the atmosphere, how those games differ from games today, and reflect on some of our fondest arcade memories.
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Our second podcast is now available! Download it here.
It is only our second podcast and we are already breaking format, but with good reason. In this episode, we are all about Atari.
In our "Retro Respect" segment, we discuss the fantastic video Once Upon Atari, which takes a look back on the lives of the early Atari 2600/VCS developers. Then, we have the pleasure of having an extended phone interview with Howard Scott Warshaw, probably best known for developing the 2600 titles, "Yar's Revenge" and "E.T.".
During the phone interview Howard discusses a wide range of video game (and some non-video game) topics including; what it was like to develop on the early VCS hardware, his most memorable 2600 game development achievements, the stressed relationship between marketing and engineering, the influence of money on developers, the crash of the 80's, and where he thinks video games are heading in the future.
Our "Gaming Moments" this episode include a look at "Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure", "Full Auto", "Black", "TimeShift", "Grid Wars" (PC Geometry Wars clone), and of course, "Geometry Wars".
In our look at the news we discuss the fact that Utah passed the, "Games-as-Porn Bill", The Xbox 360 Camera and Microphone, the forthcoming "Stay Alive" movie, and the fact that West Virginia schools are about to adopt DDR games as part of their curriculum.
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Our first podcast is now available! Download it here.
Since this is our first podcast, we start off the show by introducing ourselves and discussing how we see our podcast as being different from all of the other video game podcasts out there.
In our rant, we discuss how Electronic Gaming Monthly has degraded over time into a magazine that seems to enjoy ripping on games, their flawed review procedures, and their unbalanced top 200 list.
We discuss what we are currently playing, which includes: Dragon Quest VIII, Kameo, Call of Duty 2, Midway Arcade Classics (PSP), World of Warcraft, Real Flight (RC Helicopter Simulator) (PC), Geometry Wars, Neo Geo emulation (PSP), and the Star Wars arcade game.
In the news segment we discuss the fact that the 50 Cent video game went platinum, Xbox 360 and Revolution game delays, more PS3 details, a fired Sony employee, Majesco and Atari reporting losses, and the fact that Halo 2 will only work on Windows Vista.
In our "retro respect" segment we look back on the history of SNK, focusing on the ill-fated Neo Geo AES console. We discuss our memories of SNK and Neo Geo, and how you can play the games today.


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On Monday afternoon, Niagara Falls City Councilman Bob Anderson said he would vote in favor of developer Mark Hamister's proposal to build a $25 million hotel in downtown Niagara Falls. The project is now expected to have the necessary number of votes to gain approval.
In response, Congressman Brian Higgins offered the following statement:
"Often in Western New York, the difficulty lies not in getting the big projects finished, but in getting them started. With today's news we welcome a start to a project that will invest over $20 million in the City of Niagara Falls, create jobs and enhance the tourism experience for those who visit.
"I've said all along that the Hamister Group project is a serious proposal from a serious developer that deserves serious consideration, and I'm pleased that this announcement means that construction will soon be underway in Niagara Falls.
"While there is no silver bullet, we certainly know that investment can breed more investment, and this project, combined with others, will help ongoing efforts to revitalize Niagara Falls into the true destination it can and should be."


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Its been a lively offseason for coaching changes in the Durango area, and Saturday was no exception as Durango High School softball lost its bench boss.
John Bernazzani, citing time constraints, stepped down as head coach of the Demons after five seasons at the helm and one as an assistant.
I just figure its time, Bernazzani said. With what we set out to accomplish between (DHS athletic director) Sheldon (Keresey) and I and enhancing the program, and I think weve done that, turned it around and kind of got it up off the floor.
DHS went 36-59 in Bernazzanis tenure but had some breakthroughs in recent years. The Demons made their first-ever Class 4A playoff appearance and went 12-8 in 2011 before narrowly missing out on another postseason berth with a 9-10 mark in 2012.
Hes also been instrumental in the growth of the Durango Danger youth softball program alongside Don Ford and has put in countless hours of work into the recent development of a softball diamond behind DHS, where the Demons have practiced the last two seasons and possibly could host games in the future.
As far as his involvement with local softball and his volunteer work with the DHS baseball program, Bernazzani doesnt expect entirely to fade away.
I certainly enjoy helping out and the growing and teaching aspects of softball, he said.
Bernazzani, also a former Fort Lewis College assistant softball coach, took a job as a licensed real estate broker with Keller Williams Realty in July of last year and has been active in the real estate community in Las Vegas since 1989. Hes hoping to be even more active in Las Vegas while maintaining his new workload here in Durango.
Its been good, and Ive got to concentrate on my real estate business here and Las Vegas. ... If theres one main reason, thatd probably be it, he said.
The extra time also will give him more chances to watch his daughter, DHS junior Bella Bernazzani, play soccer in the spring and volleyball in the fall.
I certainly want to spend more time with my family, he said.
Bernazzani said he was thankful for the support he received in his five years from Keresey, DHS administrators and the school district, and he said when he looks back at his time as head coach, two memories will stick out.
The first trip to the postseason, but also being voted by my peers and all the coaching staff and activities and head coaches at the high school as coach of the year for DHS in 2011, he said. Conference coach of the year is always a good thing ... (but) I think for me, it meant a lot more to get the award from the school voted on by everyone there with me.


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Varicella virus vaccine (Subcutaneous route)
var-i-SEL-a VYE-rus VAX-een
Brand Names:
- Varivax
- Zostavax
- Varilrix
Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Solution
Uses of This Medicine:
Varicella virus vaccine is an active immunizing agent that is given to protect against infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The vaccine works by causing the body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus.
Varicella (commonly known as chickenpox) is an infection that is easily spread from one person to another. Chickenpox is usually a mild infection but sometimes it can cause serious problems, such as pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, and a rare disease called Reye's syndrome.
Immunization against chickenpox is recommended for anyone 12 months of age and older who has not had chickenpox. Immunization against chickenpox is not recommended for infants younger than 12 months of age.
You can be considered to be immune to chickenpox only if you have received 2 doses of the varicella vaccine. You also are considered to be immune if you have a doctor's diagnosis of a previous chickenpox infection or if you have had a blood test showing that you are immune to varicella.
Varicella virus vaccine (Zostavax®) is also used for the prevention of herpes zoster (commonly known as shingles) in people 50 years of age and older.
This vaccine is to be administered only by or under the supervision of your doctor or other authorized health care professional.
Before Using This Medicine:
In deciding to use a vaccine, the risks of taking the vaccine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this vaccine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Varivax® (for preventing chickenpox)—Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of varicella virus vaccine in children 1 year of age and older. However, varicella virus vaccine is not recommended for infants younger than 12 months of age.
Zostavax® (for preventing shingles)—This vaccine should not be used in children.
Older adults—
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of varicella virus vaccine in the elderly.
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Other medicines—
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this vaccine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Receiving this vaccine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to use this vaccine or change some of the other medicines you take.
- Alemtuzumab
- Bendamustine
- Bortezomib
- Bosutinib
- Cabazitaxel
- Capecitabine
- Carboplatin
- Carfilzomib
- Carmustine
- Chlorambucil
- Cisplatin
- Cladribine
- Clofarabine
- Cyclophosphamide
- Cytarabine
- Cytarabine Liposome
- Dacarbazine
- Dasatinib
- Daunorubicin
- Daunorubicin Citrate Liposome
- Daunorubicin Liposome
- Deflazacort
- Docetaxel
- Doxorubicin
- Epirubicin
- Etoposide
- Fludarabine
- Fluorouracil
- Gemcitabine
- Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin
- Hydroxyurea
- Idarubicin
- Ifosfamide
- Imatinib
- Interferon Alfa
- Irinotecan
- Irinotecan Liposome
- Lomustine
- Mechlorethamine
- Melphalan
- Mercaptopurine
- Methotrexate
- Mitomycin
- Mitoxantrone
- Nelarabine
- Nilotinib
- Ofatumumab
- Oxaliplatin
- Paclitaxel
- Paclitaxel Protein-Bound
- Pemetrexed
- Pentostatin
- Ponatinib
- Procarbazine
- Rituximab
- Temozolomide
- Teniposide
- Thiotepa
- Topotecan
- Tositumomab
- Vinblastine
- Vinorelbine
Receiving this vaccine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Adalimumab
- Antithymocyte Globulin Rabbit
- Aspirin
- Azathioprine
- Balsalazide
- Benorilate
- Brodalumab
- Certolizumab Pegol
- Choline Magnesium Trisalicylate
- Dupilumab
- Etanercept
- Everolimus
- Fingolimod
- Golimumab
- Guselkumab
- Immune Globulin
- Infliximab
- Leflunomide
- Mesalamine
- Mycophenolic Acid
- Olsalazine
- Pneumococcal Vaccine Polyvalent
- Rilonacept
- Salicylamide
- Salicylic Acid
- Salsalate
- Sarilumab
- Secukinumab
- Sirolimus
- Sodium Salicylate
- Sodium Thiosalicylate
- Tacrolimus
- Teriflunomide
- Tocilizumab
- Trabectedin
- Trolamine Salicylate
- Ustekinumab
Receiving this vaccine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Abatacept
Other interactions—
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other medical problems—
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this vaccine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Blood disorder (weak immune system) or
- Bone marrow cancer or
- Gelatin allergy, history of or
- Illness with fever or
- Immune deficiency condition, or family history of or
- Leukemia (cancer of the blood) or
- Lymphoma (cancer of the immune system) or
- Neomycin allergy, history of or
- Neutropenia (low white blood cell count) or
- Receiving immunosuppressive treatment (e.g., steroid medicine such as dexamethasone or prednisone) or
- Tuberculosis, active and untreated—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
Proper Use of This Medicine:
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you or your child this vaccine. This vaccine is given as a shot under your skin (usually in the upper arms).
Children 12 months to 12 years of age should receive 2 doses of Varivax® vaccine, with the first dose given between 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 to 6 years. Teenagers and adults should receive 2 doses and wait 4 weeks between the first and second shot.
Adults receiving Zostavax® should receive only one dose of the vaccine unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
This vaccine comes with a patient information insert. Make sure you understand all of the information in the insert. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.
Tell your doctor before receiving this vaccine if you are severely ill or if you have a fever greater than 101.3 °F.
This vaccine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you or your child missed the scheduled dose, call your doctor or your child's doctor for another appointment as soon as possible.
Precautions While Using This Medicine:
It is very important that you or your child return to your doctor's office at the right time if you or your child needs a second dose of the vaccine. Be sure to notify your doctor of any side effects that occur after your child receive this vaccine.
Do not become pregnant for 3 months after receiving varicella virus vaccine without first checking with your doctor. There is a chance that this vaccine may cause problems during pregnancy. If you think you have become pregnant, tell your doctor right away. Your doctor may want you to join a pregnancy registry for patients receiving this vaccine.
Zostavax® should not be used in place of Varivax®.
Zostavax® should not be used in children.
Tell your doctor that you or your child have received this vaccine:
- If you are to receive blood transfusions or other blood products within 5 months of receiving this vaccine.
- If you are to receive varicella-zoster immune globulin (VZIG) or other immune globulins within 2 months after receiving this vaccine.
- If you are to receive any other live virus vaccines within 1 month of receiving this vaccine.
This vaccine may cause serious types of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash; itching; hoarseness; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after you receive the vaccine.
Do not take aspirin or medicines that contain aspirin (such as certain cold medicines) for 6 weeks after receiving this vaccine. Carefully check the label of any pain, headache, or cold medicine you or your child use to be sure it does not contain aspirin or salicylic acid.
You or your child may be able to pass the virus to other people after getting this vaccine. You or your child should avoid close contact with people at high risk for getting chickenpox for 6 weeks after receiving this vaccine. People who are most at risk of catching the virus from you are pregnant women, newborn babies, and people whose bodies cannot fight infection (such as with bone marrow disease, cancer drug treatment, or AIDS). Talk to your doctor about this risk.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Side Effects of This Medicine:
- More common
- Fever over 39 °C (102 °F)
- Less common
- Blue lips and fingernails
- chest pain
- chickenpox-like skin rash
- coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
- decreased urine output
- difficult, fast, or noisy breathing, sometimes with wheezing
- dilated neck veins
- extreme fatigue
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- increased sweating
- irregular breathing
- irregular heartbeat
- irritability
- pale skin
- shortness of breath
- swelling of the ankles, face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
- tightness in the chest
- troubled breathing
- weight gain
- wheezing
- Rare
- Black, tarry stools
- blood in the urine or stools
- chills
- confusion
- convulsions (seizures) with high fever
- cough
- difficulty with breathing or swallowing
- fever
- hives
- itching, especially of the feet or hands
- muscle or joint pain
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
- severe or continuing headache
- stiff neck
- swelling of the glands in the neck
- thickening of bronchial secretions
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusual tiredness or weakness, sudden and severe
- vomiting
- Incidence not known
- Back pain, sudden and severe
- bleeding gums
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- bloody nose
- blurred vision
- bruising more easily
- convulsions (seizures)
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- headache
- heavier menstrual periods
- inability to move the arms and legs
- inability to speak
- itching
- large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- loss of bladder control
- muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
- painful blisters on the trunk of the body
- painful knees and ankles
- pale skin
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- raised red swellings on the skin, buttocks, legs, or ankles
- rapid weight gain
- red irritated eyes
- red skin lesions, often with a purple center
- shakiness and unsteady walk
- skin rash
- slurred speech
- sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
- stomach pain
- sudden loss of consciousness
- sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
- swelling or puffiness of the face
- swollen or painful glands
- temporary blindness
- tingling of the hands or feet
- unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
- unusual weight gain or loss
- weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
- weakness of the muscles in your face
- More common
- Fever of 37.7 °C (100 °F) or higher, but not above 39 °C (102 °F)
- hives, itching, pain, redness, soreness, tenderness, or warmth at the injection site
- Less common
- Common cold
- congestion
- constipation
- cracked, dry, or scaly skin
- diaper rash
- diarrhea
- disturbed sleep
- dry skin
- earache
- heat rash or prickly heat
- lack or loss of strength
- loss of appetite
- muscle aching or cramping
- muscle stiffness
- nausea
- nervousness
- runny nose
- skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
- sneezing
- sore throat
- stuffy nose
- swelling
- swollen joints
- teething
- Incidence not known
- Bacterial skin infections
- body aches or pain
- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- difficulty with moving
- dryness or soreness of the throat
- hoarseness
- pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
- red rash with watery, yellow-colored, or pus filled blisters
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- thick yellow to honey-colored crusts
- voice changes
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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'Carmina Burana'
The North Carolina Symphony, Music Director Grant Llewellyn, the North Carolina Master Chorale and Capital City Girls Choir will perform "Carmina Burana" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary. Lawn tickets cost $30 in advance or $32 the day of the show. Table tickets cost $32 in advance or $34 the day of the show. For details and tickets, go to www.boothamphitheatre.com.
Kids' pottery workshop
Lynne Fischer will lead pottery workshops for beginners, ages 8 and older, from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, June 1, and Sunday, June 8, at the Art Adventure Studio, 107 Spring Hollow Lane, Cary. Registration is required and costs $20 at etsy.me/1geRjxd. Supplies are included in the fee. For details, call 919-233-1598.
Hob Nob Jazz Series
The third year of the Hob Nob Jazz Series continues through Wednesday, June 11. Performances will be from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary.
Tickets for individual shows cost $5. The whole series costs $20. Admission is free for ages 12 and younger. Pets on leashes are allowed. For tickets, go to www.etix.com.
Here's the schedule:
• June 4: Stephen Anderson.
• June 11: Boneslinger.
Movies by Moonlight
WakeMed Cary Hospital sponsors movie screenings at dusk, around 8:30 p.m., at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary.
Tickets are $3, free for kids younger than 12. A portion of proceeds will benefit the WakeMed Children's Hospital. Picnics are allowed, but pets are not. Tickets are only available at the amphitheater box office from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. For details, call 919-462-2025 or go to www.boothamphitheatre.com.
Here's the upcoming schedule of movies:
• Thursday, June 5: "Caddyshack"
• Thursday, June 12: "The Princess Bride."
Seven O'Clock Rock Series
Cary's third annual Seven O'Clock Rock series continues through Friday, July 18, on the corner of Academy and Chatham streets downtown. Free dance lessons start at 7 p.m., and free concerts start at 7:30 p.m.
For details, go to www.townofcary.org. Here's the concert schedule:
• Friday, June 6: Latin Night with Orquesta Internacional La Clave.
• Friday, June 20: Swing Night wit the Tar River Swing Band.
• Friday, July 18: Beach Night with Peak City Sound.
Celebration of the Arts Festival
The 11th annual Celebration of the Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in downtown Fuquay-Varina. For details, go to www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com/events/celebration-of-the-arts.html.
En Plein Air auction
A public auction of paintings from Fuquay-Varina's third annual En Plein Air Paint-Off will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, on Vance Street. The top three winners' paintings will be enlarged and placed on brick walls in the town's historic district and added to the public art program organized by Fuquay-Varina Downtown and sponsored by Bob Barker, Inc. The first-place winner was Ryan Fox, second was Galina Stockstill and third was Tonia Gebhart. For more information, go to www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.
Infinity Ballet will present "Wonderland" at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at the Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. Tickets cost $10 to $15 at www.etix.com. For details, call 919-469-4069 or go to www.infinityballet.com.
Sertoma Series
Cary's Sertoma Series of free concerts will run through early August. Concerts are at Fred G. Bond Metro Park, 801 High House Road.
Bring a picnic and chairs or blankets. Alcohol is not allowed, and pets must be kept on leashes. For details, call 919-469-4069 or go to www.townofcary.org.
Here's the upcoming schedule:
• 7 p.m. Saturday, June 7: Old North State Brass.
• 7 p.m. Friday, June 13: Triangle Wind Ensemble's "Pops in the Park."
• 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14: South Carolina Broadcasters.
Downtown Performers Series
Cary will host free concerts at 7 p.m. at the Downtown Performance Green on the corner of Kildaire Farm Road and Academy Street. For details, call 919-469-4061 or go to www.townofcary.org. Here's the schedule of performers:
• Saturday, June 14: Steph Stewart and The Boyfriends.
• Saturday, July 12: Craicdown.
Cary Photographic Artists exhibit
Artwork by the Cary Photographic Artists will be on display through Thursday, July 31, at WakeMed's Raleigh Campus, 3000 New Bern Ave., Raleigh. For details, call Bobbi Hopp at 919-388-3395 or go to www.caryphotographicartists.org.


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The man who fell to earth
The man who fell to earth
Pilot Felix Baumgartner of Austria celebrated with the project's technical director, Art Thompson, after the mission.
Felix Baumgartner's capsule rose under a helium balloon.
As the balloon rose, ground crew members waited to release the capsule.
Baumgartner stepped out of his trailer and toward his capsule.
Felix Baumgartner was seen in his capsule on a screen at mission control during his ascent.
Baumgartner's mother, middle, watched with other family members as his capsule lifted off.
Mission control monitored Baumgartner's ascent to 128,000 feet.
Felix Baumgartner prepared to jump.
''Sometimes we have to get really high to see how small we are,'' Baumgartner said after his jump.
Organizers said the descent lasted just over nine minutes, about half of it in free fall.
The 43-year-old former military parachutist has promised this would be his final jump.


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- I have an idea for a project that involves the European Union. Where do I start?
- What is a transatlantic degree?
- What are the definitions for eligible countries and individuals?
- Is cost sharing or matching required in the Atlantis Program?
- Are the institutions and organizations in the Atlantis Program subject to the regulations in human subjects?
- Must the same proposal be submitted in the United States and Europe by the same date?
- What are the requirements for institutional membership in an EU-U.S. Atlantis consortium?
- What are the components of a successful EU-U.S. Atlantis project?
- How important is language learning in the EU-U.S. Atlantis projects?
- What is the purpose of the student mobility stipends?
- How and where do I submit an EU-U.S. Atlantis Program grant application?
- Is indirect cost allowed on an Atlantis grant?
- How much detail is required in a competitive proposal?
- Should partnerships with other institutions be completely new for Atlantis or can we build upon existing ones?
- How much detail do we have to provide for the U.S. budget?
- What are the reporting requirements?
- What if I have other questions?
1. I have an idea for a project that involves the European Union. Where do I start?
We recommend the following three steps. First, check out the FIPSE Web site at www.ed.gov/FIPSE. This Web site has lots of information about the kinds of projects that FIPSE has funded in all of its international programs. Each of these programs has a separate section on the FIPSE Web site. See what FIPSE has funded in your disciplinary area or in the part of the world that you are interested in. We also recommend that you check out the Web site of the European Commission's Directorate General for Education and Culture at http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes
/eu-usa/index_en.html. Information is available in English or French and the European guidelines are printed in all official languages.
Second, read carefully the program guidelines. From the time that the competition is announced in the Federal Register to the submission date the guidelines, instructions, and application forms are published on the Web site listed in the Federal Register Notice. Please note carefully that all applications must be submitted electronically through this federal grants Web site. After the submission date for a competition has passed you may find the archived version of the guidelines and application instructions on this program's Web site at www.ed.gov/programs/fipseec/applicant.html. The EU-U.S. Atlantis Program funds four-year curriculum implementation projects and two-year policy-oriented measures projects. For a detailed description of both of these grant formats see the guidelines at the locations listed above. Dates for new competitions are posted online at the FIPSE Web site. Guidelines for an upcoming competition are generally available about 60-90 days before the submission date.
Third, call one of the program officers on FIPSE's international team. Names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses can be found on this Web site under "Contacts" or you may call 202-502-7500. You can discuss your idea with a program officer at any stage of proposal development.TOP
2. What is a transatlantic degree?
A "transatlantic degree" is defined as an undergraduate or graduate program of study undertaken at institutions located in the European Union and in the United States that leads to the awarding of two separate degrees (dual or double degree) or a single degree (joint degree) by the participating EU and U.S. award institutions and that students are able to attain in considerably less time and a lower cost than would be required to obtain two separate degrees. An "undergraduate degree" is defined as any degree or diploma below the master's level that is recognized by the appropriate authorities in the member state where the degree awarding institution is located and in the United States. The Atlantis Program also funds dual or joint master's degrees. The program does not support doctoral-level work.TOP
3. What are the definitions for eligible countries and individuals?
Institutions and organizations must be from the United States and from one of the twenty-seven member states of the European Union (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom).
EU students and faculty must be citizens of the European Union or third-country nationals who had been legal residents in the European Union for at least three years (and for the purpose other than study) before the start of the outgoing mobility. United States students and faculty must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. If you have questions about eligibility, contact a program officer.TOP
4. Is cost sharing or matching required in the Atlantis Program?
No. For United States applicants the Atlantis program does not require matching or cost sharing. As you read the guidelines and consider the implementation of an Atlantis project, particularly a dual degree project, it will be apparent that institutions and organizations will need to contribute resources to the project in order to ensure its success and institutionalization. Such contributed resources should be described in the narrative but no budget documentation or financial reporting is necessary.TOP
5. Are the institutions and organizations in the Atlantis Program subject to the regulations in human subjects?
No, in accordance with the Department of Education's regulations at 34 C.F.R. 97.101(b)(1) and (2), FIPSE grantees are exempt from the regulations that govern the involvement of human subjects because the projects involve activities, including evaluation, that are defined as "(1) Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (i) research on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (ii) research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods. (2) Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior." Institutional applicants should ensure, however, that they comply with any institutional requirements for projects involving human subjects.TOP
6. Must the same proposal be submitted in the United States and Europe by the same date?
Yes. Applications not submitted in Europe and the United States are not considered for funding. U.S. and EU application packages or proposals are comprised of a narrative, forms, and appendices. The lead U.S. partner and the lead European partner must submit the same proposal narrative. Forms for title pages and the budget and required appendices are different in the two application packages. The submission date is the same in the EU and the U.S. For the U.S. applicant the proposal must be submitted online at www.grants.gov. The lead partner in the United States submits the proposal to FIPSE and the lead European partner submits the same proposal to the Directorate General for Education and Culture.TOP
7. What are the requirements for institutional membership in an EU-U.S. Atlantis consortium?
Each EU-U.S. consortium involves three or four institutional partners—one or two in the United States and two in the European Union. The EU membership must include institutions from two different member states. If there are additional partners in the EU or U.S. there are no restrictions on location. Any questions regarding eligibility of institutions or states/countries should be discussed with a program officer prior to submitting a proposal. Projects may include business, industry, and other educational partners, but program funding is intended for academic institutions and organizations. For a more detailed description of consortia membership requirements see the guidelines.TOP
8. What are the components of a successful EU-U.S. Atlantis project?
A successful project is one that integrates a transatlantic or international approach to a professional or academic curriculum and prepares students to work productively in the global workplace. Components of successful projects to develop and implement international joint or dual degrees must include a high level of institutional commitment, a focus on defining the program of study, working out all details of the collaboration, and building on the academic strengths and resources of the partner institutions.
Successful projects must conduct student recruitment early in the grant period and include a systematic plan for language learning with the participation of foreign language faculty. Many projects make use of the Internet and other electronic media for project management, curricular development, and curricular delivery. Faculty members work closely together throughout the year and attend the annual project directors meeting. In addition, individual consortia meet each year to carry out the implementation of their respective goals and objectives.TOP
9. How important is language learning in the EU-U.S. Atlantis projects?
Language learning is a central component in each of FIPSE's international programs. Students in the Atlantis program must have a structured opportunity to learn as much as possible of the language of the host country before and during their study abroad period. The most successful projects build language learning into the program from the beginning. This is best achieved by working closely with foreign language departments to ensure that student language competencies are adequate for study abroad. Some of our projects have developed content specific language programs (e.g. Spanish for Engineering) that train students to function in their specific disciplinary areas. The most competitive proposals are those that integrate language competency into the academic expectations of the project. Proposals that do not include language training are not competitive for funding. The evaluation plan must include a component to measure language skills. Policy-oriented measures projects do not need to have a language plan. All projects involving student mobility require pre- and post-study abroad language assessment.TOP
10. What is the purpose of the student mobility stipends?
Student stipends are used to offset costs incurred by students traveling abroad. Stipends may be used for costs related to international study, such as transportation, food and lodging. They are not used for tuition payments outside the U.S. except in the case of language training in the host country. Student stipends for American students are not for travel or study within the United States. Student mobility and language stipend are considered training stipends and may not be transferred to other line items in the budget. However, savings from other line items may be used to fund additional student stipends. The amount of the student stipends is detailed in the guidelines and budget instructions.TOP
11. How and where do I submit an EU-U.S. Atlantis Program grant application?
From the time that the competition is announced in the Federal Register to the submission date the guidelines, instructions, and application forms are located at the Web site listed in the Federal Register Notice. Please note carefully that all applications for this FIPSE program must be submitted electronically. Exemptions to the electronic submission requirement must be secured prior to the submission date. In order to apply for any federal grant an institution or organization must register to submit an electronic submission. This process takes several days. After the submission date for a competition has passed you may find the archived version of the guidelines and application instructions on this program's Web site at www.ed.gov/programs/fipseec/applicant.html.TOP
12. Is indirect cost allowed on an Atlantis grant?
Yes. FIPSE uses the U.S. Department of Education's eight percent "training rate" for modified or total direct costs. The eight percent rate is applicable to all the United States institutions in the consortium. You must have a current negotiated rate agreement with a federal agency in order to receive this rate. The indirect cost is applicable only to the direct costs of the budget. Student mobility stipends are not eligible for indirect cost reimbursement.TOP
13. How much detail is required in a competitive proposal?
The most competitive proposals for the joint or dual degree will be those that are ready to send and receive students in the first year. A proposal for the delivery of a joint or dual degree must include an integrated study program, integrated admission standards, credit agreements, accreditation approval for the degree, a language plan, and an evaluation plan. Most of this should be completed at the time of the submission but all of it must be guaranteed before any student mobility occurs. Consortia must have signed agreements prior to the exchange of students. Because of the complexities of these consortial agreements, formal agreements among the partners help project directors manage their way around a number of potential administrative obstacles.TOP
14. Should partnerships with other institutions be completely new for Atlantis or can we build upon existing ones?
You may create new partnerships or build on existing international linkages. Make sure you indicate the reason and added value for choosing each American and European partner. It is important that you clearly indicate each partner's contribution to the joint project. You must include one-page descriptions of all project staff involved.TOP
15. How much detail do we have to provide for the U.S. budget?
Each proposal uses the Federal Standard Form 524. In addition, you must provide a budget narrative. The online budget forms include instructions. We invite you to call the FIPSE staff if you have a budget question. Before any project is funded FIPSE staff will contact applicants and resolve any outstanding budget issues. Remember that your lead European partner submits a separate budget form to the Directorate-General for Education and Culture.TOP
16. What are the reporting requirements?
In all Atlantis grants, there is an annual report that must be submitted online by July 15. Reminder notices are sent to the U.S. lead partner by May 1 and a reminder on June 1. The first-year report for an implementation grant includes a performance report, an evaluation report by the independent evaluator and, if applicable, a copy of the memoranda of agreement. The first-year report for a two-year grant includes a performance report and an evaluation report. Annual reports after the first year and all final reports include a performance report. The final report is due no later than 90 days after the grant ends. All reports are submitted at the FIPSE database Web site.TOP
17. What if I have other questions?
Contact a program officer by phone or e-mail. See the listing of staff addresses and phone numbers under "Contacts."TOP


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Astrocytomas or Gliomas
What determines whether astrocytomas or gliomas can be removed with surgery?
These tumors occur and infiltrate or invade the brain tissue itself. This infiltration can make them difficult to treat. Even with radical surgery, tumor cells may be left behind - like the "roots" of a tree. Like all gliomas, astrocytomas can be located either superficially (easier to remove) or deep within the brain (difficult to remove) and can affect critical structures.
What factors affect prognosis or chances for survival for patients with gliomas?
When a patient is diagnosed with an astrocytoma, there are several key factors of the tumor that affect the prognosis: its location, size, and grade. These tumors can be either superficial or deep. In addition, some may affect so-called eloquent areas of the brain, such as language or motor function.
What about location and size?
At the time of diagnosis the CT or MRI scans are useful to determine the location and size of the tumor. Both of these factors will impact the type of surgery planned, as well as how much and how safely the tumor can be removed. Certain tumor locations only can be biopsied with a needle. For example, gliomas in the brain stem near the cord often are low grade. They are dangerous because they occur in a critical highway where information travels between all areas of the brain and spinal cord.
What is tumor grade?
The tumor grade is based on the tumor's histologic appearance, or how it looks under the microscope to the pathologist. Astrocytomas are graded on a scale from very benign (grade 1) to very malignant (grade 4).
How does the tumor grade affect my treatment choices?
Low-grade astrocytomas: (Grades I or II) are benign and occur generally in children or young adults. These tumors have a better prognosis than higher grade astrocytomas. Although management of these low-grade astrocytomas is controversial, those tumors are treated initially by surgery to remove as much as possible. One of the concerns in adults is that they can become more malignant and change into a higher-grade or malignant tumor. The benefits of radiation therapy, as well as chemotherapy, in adults are still under investigation.
Higher grade anaplastic astrocytomas: (Grade III/IV) are more aggressive tumors and treated more radically. Biopsy performed using a stereotactic needle or at the time of open surgery is required for diagnosis. A gross total resection should be performed whenever possible. Even in such cases, additional therapy, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy, is necessary to help delay a recurrence.
What treatment options are available for my metastatic brain tumor?
There are several treatment options:
Surgery for removal is generally advised for patients with limited cancer elsewhere in the body and a single brain metastasis. One advantage for the surgeon and patient in the operative removal of a metastasis is that there is usually a good separation between the tumor and surrounding normal brain tissue. This minimizes the amount of manipulation needed to resect the tumor. Also metastatic tumors tend to be superficial and near the brain surface. Computer-assisted surgery, often using a frameless stereotactic system or robotic microscope, has been a major advance in the resection of brain tumors.
Radiation therapy to the brain is almost always advised for patients with metastatic brain tumors. These treatments are performed on an outpatient basis. Even patients who had a single metastasis surgically removed should have radiation therapy. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a newer type of focused radiation that has been used with some success for patients with metastatic brain tumors.